Freezer Cheddar Cheese Sauce Master Mix
Original recipe adapted from Make-A-Mix Cookbook. Make this simple cheese sauce ahead as a freezer staple for topping vegetables, eggs, or anything else you want. When you want a quick cheese sauce, just microwave for 2-3 minutes at 50% power.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
- 1/4 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg
- 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter
- 4 cups 2% Milk
- 2 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Half and Half
- 4 Egg Yolks
- 12 ounces Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
Instructions
Make the Cheese Sauce
- In a small bowl, combine flour, salt, and nutmeg. Set aside. In a medium bowl, beat egg yolks. Stir in half and half until blended. Set aside.
- Melt butter in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add flour mixture. Whisk for 2 minutes. Gradually add milk and broth, whisking until smooth. Cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
- Pour about half of the hot sauce into egg and cream mixture and blend well. Add mixture to saucepan. Cook and stir for another 2-3 minutes; do not boil. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted. Cool to room temperature.
Package and Freeze
- Divide sauce between six 2-cup freezer safe containers. Label containers with date and contents. Refrigerate for a couple hours and then move to the freezer.Makes about 8 cups sauce.Freeze for up to 6 months.
Notes
Try different cheeses for variations of this simple cheese sauce.
Nutrition Facts for Freezer Swiss Cheese Sauce Master Mix:
1 container or 1.34 cups of sauce
Calories: 630
Total Fat: 46g
Saturated Fat: 22g
Cholesterol: 202mg
Sodium: 679mg
Total Carbs: 21g
Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 8g
Protein: 28g
Nutrition Facts for Freezer White Cheddar Cheese Sauce Master Mix:
Calories: 648
Total Fat: 50g
Saturated Fat: 29g
Cholesterol: 262mg
Sodium: 838mg
Total Carbs: 21g
Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 9g
Protein: 26g
Nutrition Facts
Freezer Cheddar Cheese Sauce Master Mix
Serving Size
1.34 cups (1 container)
Amount per Serving
Calories
628
% Daily Value*
Fat
48
g
74
%
Saturated Fat
24
g
150
%
Cholesterol
212
mg
71
%
Sodium
898
mg
39
%
Carbohydrates
21
g
8
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
8
g
9
%
Protein
26
g
52
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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